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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 20:17-28)
November 26, 2021 (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study For reference, what does the word LORD in caps in the Bible signify? What was the first thing Jesus promised the twelve disciples concerning rewards in the kingdom? In context, what are some of the rewards included in the treasures of heaven? There will be degrees of rewards in heaven; what determines those rewards? All believers will stand in judgment before Christ and give an account of how they used their time to serve Him in this life; what is the name of that judgment? Jesus and the disciples had the last supper shortly…
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Why I, as a Christian, Cannot Support President Biden…
This article is written from a personal view and not intended to be partisan in nature. There are well intended people in both the Republican and Democrat parties. It is written in opposition to the policies of the present Administration, which I believe is egregiously bad. I read the other day that someone, in an article, said that everyone who voted for President Trump is a fascist. I’m thinking, how could one person know the personal views of everyone who voted for Donald Trump. That is abject stupidity; it is like saying that everyone who voted for Joe Biden is a socialist, which is totally false. I know because I…
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 21:6-13)
(Jesus’ final week of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Why do you suppose Jesus chose to ride into Jerusalem on the back of the donkey at the beginning of the final week before the crucifixion? What was the significance of the crowd strewing coats and branches in the path of Jesus as He entered Jerusalem? What was the specific meaning to the Jews of palm branches? There were two different groups of people there the day Jesus entered Jerusalem to greet Him with two different perspectives; how did they differ? Why is it important to fact check our traditions against the Bible? What was the song…